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Apple’s latest AirTag upgrade puts pressure back on Android rivals

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 15:07 EDT

It's an incremental update with big implications for the competition. Read more ›

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YouTube Music finally syncs playback across devices the way it should have all along

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Taylor Kerns @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 13:49 EDT

A nice little quality-of-life improvement. Read more ›

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Garmin accidentally leaked an unannounced wearable

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 13:36 EDT

Garmin may be getting ready to launch a new band-style wearable. Read more ›

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi suddenly dead? Pixel update may be crippling some phones

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 12:58 EDT

System updates leave some Pixel owners without connectivity or cameras. Read more ›

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YouTube is experimenting with paywalling this popular free feature

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Ryan McNeal @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 11:49 EDT

YouTube's latest experiment adds playback speed as a Premium feature. Read more ›

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Don’t fall for fake listings when buying a retro Android gaming handheld

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 10:01 EDT

Scam websites are impersonating some of the most popular gaming handheld brands. Read more ›

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Android 17 could take a page from Liquid Glass, and here’s a close look

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 08:55 EDT

A recent leak points to more blur in Android 17, and we've now got images to share. Read more ›

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Alleged changes to T-Mobile’s trade-in policy might be a bit of a double-edged sword

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Andrew Grush @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 08:38 EDT

The new policy change is already in place, according to inside knowledge. Read more ›

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Is it worth sticking with Verizon right now? Your answers were revealing

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Matt Horne @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 07:51 EDT

Coverage, cost, and customer service all factored into your answers to our poll. Read more ›

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Baseus Nomos NH21: Keep your desk clutter-free and all devices powered!

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Edgar Cervantes @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 06:45 EDT

The Baseus Nomos is the ultimate desktop charging station series for creators, professionals, programmers, and more. Read more ›

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Did the Pixel Weather app let you down during the snowstorm? You’re not alone.

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 06:30 EDT

The app's AI weather report also made up a word. Who knew weather could be described as "flurzy"? Read more ›

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Banjo: Recompiled adds widescreen, dual-stick controls, and mod support to the N64 hit

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Nick Fernandez @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 06:04 EDT

Banjo-Kazooie has never looked (or played) this good. Read more ›

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Siri is getting Gemini superpowers, and that could be awful for Android

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Karandeep Singh @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 06:00 EDT

Fixing Siri with Gemini might remove Android’s biggest unsaid advantage. Read more ›

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Google could bring a taste of Apple’s Liquid Glass to Android 17

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Jay Bonggolto @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 05:34 EDT

Android 17 leak shows Google is finally embracing Apple’s translucent look. Read more ›

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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy A56

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Joe Maring @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 05:00 EDT

The Galaxy A56 5G isn't a bad phone, but you can do a lot better. Read more ›

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New Galaxy S26 leak reveals a long-overdue storage upgrade for cheapest S26

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Hadlee Simons @ Android Authority · 01/26/2026 01:20 EDT

Samsung could finally catch up to rivals by ditching the 128GB model. Read more ›

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Wireless charging still annoys me, but one moment made it absolutely essential

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Megan Ellis @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 08:00 EDT

The universe loves to prove me wrong. Read more ›

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You may soon be able to pay for ad-free WhatsApp

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Stephen Schenck @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 07:00 EDT

WhatsApp may offer subscriptions to avoid ads in Status and Channels. Read more ›

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If there’s one thing I want from my next phone it’s less AI in my camera

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Robert Triggs @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 07:00 EDT

AI won't save bad cameras from being bad. Read more ›

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I tested the Fairphone 6, and it’s exactly the type of Android phone the US needs

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Brady Snyder @ Android Authority · 01/25/2026 06:30 EDT

This is how smaller brands can really stand apart from Samsung and Apple. Read more ›

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